So it is nigh on 9 months since my injury and I am still finding it difficult to compose text and writing sentences.

To help cope with grammar and spelling problems I use Microsoft Word and Outlook email. These are quite useful but it still takes an excruciating amount of time to compose what I am trying to get across and still find I miss whole words out. It is not a problem with keyboard layout as I can touch type although sometimes that does go astray

Does anyone have any coping tips or therapies they have found to improve their ability to compose messages?

P.s. time to write this post 18 minutes

For me Sospan its about not being too tired. I manage half hour then thats it. Maybe take more breaks between reading and writing. Look away from the screen and see how you feel, you may be surprised how tired you are without realizing.

I just did spell check and couldn't believe the amount of mistakes so Im signing off for a while.

I struggle too. I recommend using Safari or google chrome as browsers because they automatically underline words you've spelt wrong. It makes a HUGE difference for me.

Sospan,

Is the issue with word finding, grammatical only or getting them to written text?

Without knowing much more perhaps software by nuance called Dragon speech recognition may be helpful? They have some for iPhone and Blackberry as well. I wish I could offer more suggestions.

Good luck!

I find writing easier than speaking for some reason.

The biggest problem I have is that I seem to leave whole words and even sentences out and sometimes the sentence just doesn't make sense.

Finger control is a minor problem (but frustrating) but I can correct it as I go along.

It is a funny thing I can compose a sentences in my head maybe 10 words but it seems to be a problem getting them from my head when I type I may end up with 2 or 3 words missing

Whilst I am writing I never get stuck for words unlike when I am speaking. I have pauses which seem to go for ever - although when I ask my wife about this she doesn't notice it too much or even when I feel like I am slurring.

really frustrating

sospan,

Only 18 mins. to type, compose, edit, re-word, edit, proof, edit, preview, edit/add, preview, and finally post? Wow. That's impressive in my experience! Wish I could manage this better as well in order to participate moreso in posting here, as I am so isolated socially otherwise IRL and I'm determined to change that, e.g. first by reaching out here to this online community. Some days all I can manage is to hit the thanks button. And that's okay. As you said it, " I am still finding it difficult to compose text and writing sentences. and takes an excruciating amount of time to compose what I am trying to get across.

I do always appreciate to read your posts.
And good luck to us both in sustaining our capabilities to participate here,

Best regards,
Theta

Thought I was doing quite well over the last few days. Just had to type a letter and averaged 3 words a minute. The worst bit, my wife I had to give it 6 times to my wife to review and correct before I got it right

like a kid trying to do his sums for teacher - didn't even get a star for effort
told must try harder